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2026 Primary Election Results & Ballot Measures
Results from the Aug. 8 Primary Election set up a District 6 council showdown between Guy Enriques and Zed Aki, while Jeanné Kapela and Jill Tokuda secure victories alongside two state constitutional ballot measures.
Highway 11 Repaving Projects Announced
State Rep. Jeanné Kapela announces an estimated $123 million in Highway 11 and island-wide repaving projects over the next five years, addressing key stretches in Kaʻū.
Legislative Update
Representative Jeanné Kapela shares key legislative updates for House District 5, including $50 million secured for the Kaʻū Hospital – Keaʻau Outpatient Center, agricultural investments, emergency resilience, and Highway 11 resurfacing efforts.
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